Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Genre: Comedy
Country: United States of America
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 44m
Release: 2014
Rating: 7.8
Season 1 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014-04-27
"John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander."
2014-05-04
"John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, Fran\u00e7ois Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei."
2014-05-11
"John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change."
2014-05-18
"John talks about the product recall going on at General Motors, the EU Court of Justice \"Right to be Forgotten\" ruling and updates us on how the Indian election is going with help from Fareed Zakaria."
2014-06-01
"John talks about the rise of the far-right political parties in Europe, the Ukrainian election, Afghanistan, Net Neutrality, Australia's hard-line right-wing Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee."
2014-06-08
"John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad."
2014-06-15
"John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking."
2014-06-22
"John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's \"Miracle Drug\"."
2014-07-13
"John talks about modern American income inequality, Warren G. Harding's love letters and President Obama's \"Day In The Life\" tour."
2014-07-20
"John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore."
2014-07-27
"John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication."
2014-08-03
"John talks about Uganda's anti-gay laws, the CIA's recent report on their use of torture, the New York Port Authority, Argentina's default on debt and native advertising."
2014-08-10
"John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and an exploration of the Payday Loan industry."
2014-08-17
"John talks about the conflict in Ferguson, MO and the wage gap between the genders."
2014-09-07
"John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance."
2014-09-14
"John talks about the NFL's decision on Ray Rice's contract, the international response to ISIS, Scotland's separation from the United Kingdom and Twitter hashtags that are being misused by corporations."
2014-09-21
"The Miss America Pageant\u2026how is this still a thing?\n\nThey claim to give more scholarships to women than any other organization, and, unfortunately, they\u2019re right.\n\nTo illustrate these problems, John Oliver stages his own pageant with the help of Kathy Griffin."
2014-09-28
"The United States has launched a huge number of drone strikes under President Obama. It\u2019s widely accepted and extremely terrifying.\n\nNarendra Modi, the Prime Minster of India visited New York and did some classic New York things. \n\nAlso, some weird, inexplicable things."
2014-10-05
"Did you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can!\n\nIt\u2019s a shady process called \u201ccivil asset forfeiture,\u201d and it would make for a weird episode of Law and Order."
2014-10-19
"Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews Mohammad, one translator who made it out.\n\nCameras aren\u2019t allowed in the Supreme Court, so most coverage of our most important cases looks like garbage. We fixed that problem with real animals and fake paws."
2014-10-26
"John Oliver talks about a russian submarine in Sweden, ebola in New York, added sugar in food, Rob Fords brother and interviews Jane Goddall."
2014-11-02
"While midterm coverage is largely focused on the parts of Congress that do very little, vital (and bizarre) midterm elections are going unexamined. State legislators pass a lot of bills, and some of that efficiency is thanks to a group called ALEC that writes legislation for them. It\u2019s as shady as it sounds!"
2014-11-09
"The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.)\n\nSalmon Canon: There is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It\u2019s awesome. Check it out."
Season 2 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2015-02-08
"Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars marketing drugs to doctors. We have a few issues with that. \n\nRadioShack has filed for bankruptcy. We've helped them create a farewell message. \n\nEcuadorian President Rafael Correa."
2015-02-15
"Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas. \n\nWe've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can\u2019t quite figure out why."
2015-02-22
"The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling... \n\nThe UK's Labour Party has painted a campaign van pink in an attempt to attract women voters. We are glad they didn't keep going with that strategy."
2015-03-01
"America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one."
2015-03-08
"A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That\u2019s weird, right?\n\nDaylight saving time doesn\u2019t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it\u2019s still a thing!"
2015-03-15
"The NCAA doesn\u2019t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don\u2019t get paid."
2015-03-22
"If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don\u2019t, it can ruin your life.\n\nThe New Hampshire legislature refused to make the red-tailed hawk the official raptor of their state...so we made it the official raptor of our show."
2015-04-05
"There are very few government checks on what America\u2019s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics."
2015-04-12
"Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don\u2019t take our word for it. Ask Michael Bolton."
2015-04-19
"For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to shell out tons of money. \n\nCNN produced an actual doomsday video to broadcast when the world is ending and it\u2019s incredibly dull. We've enlisted Martin Sheen to help make humanity\u2019s final moments happier!"
2015-04-26
"Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them."
2015-05-03
"American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap, how often kids are expected to throw up."
2015-05-10
"Many American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn\u2019t run sappy Mother\u2019s Day ads."
2015-05-17
"John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!"
2015-05-31
"After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA."
2015-06-07
"John Oliver explains why America\u2019s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system."
2015-06-14
"The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in."
2015-06-21
"Online harassment is a major problem, but it\u2019s rarely prosecuted. If only we\u2019d been warned about this in the early days of the internet."
2015-06-28
"This week\u2019s gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the \u201cT\u201d in \u201cLGBT.\""
2015-07-12
"Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that \u2014 wait, don\u2019t fall asleep!"
2015-07-19
"Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don\u2019t eat."
2015-07-26
"Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders."
2015-08-02
"Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems."
2015-08-09
"Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach."
2015-08-16
"U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience."
2015-08-23
"This year\u2019s gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver explains why we need a federal anti-discrimination law."
2015-09-13
"The Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn\u2019t include the fact that public defenders are highly overworked and grossly underpaid."
2015-09-27
"Millions of migrants seeking asylum in Europe face hostility, racism, and red tape. John Oliver does one admittedly tiny thing for one of them."
2015-10-04
"John Oliver explains how our national system of treating mental health works, or more often than not, how it doesn\u2019t."
2015-10-11
"North Dakota is known for being polite, but perhaps they\u2019ve been a little too hospitable to oil companies."
2015-10-18
"Canada is about to have a major election. John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give voters some advice."
2015-11-08
"United Kingdom proposed online mass surveillance law, Veterans Day, Washington Redskin trademark, Prisoner Reentry. Interview with Bilal Chapman."
2015-11-15
"John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports."
Season 3 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2016-02-14
"John talks about Scalia's love of the Letter of the Law, Chipotle's avian mascot, and how Voter ID laws should be applied to those who write them."
2016-02-21
"Abortion is theoretically legal, but some states make it practically inaccessible. And how is Hollywood whitewashing still a thing?"
2016-02-28
"Our main story was about Donald Trump. We can't believe we're saying that either."
2016-03-06
"Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist."
2016-03-13
"Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It\u2019s\u2026complicated."
2016-03-20
"Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?"
2016-04-03
"Lawmakers have to raise money to keep their jobs, but a surprising amount of their job now consists of raising money. John Oliver sits down with Congressman Steve Israel to discuss the costs of political spending."
2016-04-10
"Credit reports play a surprisingly large role in our lives, but even more surprising is how often they contain critical mistakes. John Oliver helps credit agencies see why this is a problem."
2016-04-17
"Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street."
2016-04-24
"Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief."
2016-05-08
"John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?"
2016-05-15
"John Oliver on 911 Reliability: Things you never want to hear: there are no guarantees when you call 911. Emergency call centers are in desperate need of funding and new technology, so \u201cno guarantees\u201d is the unfortunate reality."
2016-05-22
"Last Week Tonight Tackles U.S. Primaries and Caucuses: The United States selection process for presidential nominees is convoluted \u2014 to say the least. Nevertheless, John Oliver reminds Americans that the \"middle of the game\" is the worst possible time to change the rules."
2016-06-05
"John Oliver Takes On Debt Buyers: Companies that purchase debt on the cheap will aggressively collect on it. 'Last Week Tonight\u2019 took a hands-on approach to addressing this issue."
2016-06-12
"John Oliver Covers Ins and Outs of Retirement Plans: Saving for retirement means navigating a potential minefield of high fees and bad advice - Last Week Tonight is here to help."
2016-06-19
"John Oliver on \u201cBrexiting\u201d from the EU: There might be an innate British desire to diss Europe, but Last Week Tonight lays out exactly why it\u2019s a mistake to leave the EU."
2016-06-26
"Main segment: 2016 Summer Olympics and doping in sports.\n\nSegments: Aftermath of the United Kingdom EU membership referendum."
2016-07-24
"Main segment: Republican National Convention. Segments: Hillary Clinton's VP Pick; Boris Johnson as Britain's Foreign Secretary; Roger Ailes Resignation; Unauthorised use of music by politicians"
2016-07-31
"Main segment: Democratic National Convention. Segments: Voter ID Laws, 2016 Turkish Purges"
2016-08-07
"John Oliver has some bad news about the state of the industry that gives us our news."
2016-08-14
"Auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into crushing debt. Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help John Oliver show exactly how."
2016-08-21
"Charter schools are privately run, publicly funded, and irregularly regulated. John Oliver explores why they aren\u2019t at all like pizzerias."
2016-09-25
"Taking a walk down memory lane, 'Last Week Tonight' assesses Donald Trump's vs. Hillary Clinton's scandals."
2016-10-02
"John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct."
2016-10-09
"John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guant\u00e1namo Bay."
2016-10-16
"Third party candidates want to be serious contenders, so John Oliver considers them seriously as potential presidents."
2016-10-23
"John Oliver discusses the extent and root of the nation\u2019s epidemic of opioid addiction."
2016-10-30
"Public schools are increasingly divided by race and class. John Oliver discusses the troubling trend towards school resegregation."
2016-11-06
"Multilevel marketing companies claim to be legitimate businesses, but some seems awfully pyramid shaped, and that's a problem."
2016-11-13
"The presidential race has been a hell of a ride. \u2018Last Week Tonight\u2019 closes out the election and Season 3 with a bang."
Season 4 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2017-02-12
"Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president\u2019s media diet."
2017-02-19
"Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump."
2017-02-26
"Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong."
2017-03-05
"Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk."
2017-03-12
"The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump."
2017-03-19
"Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration."
2017-04-02
"Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems."
2017-04-09
"Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment."
2017-04-16
"The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters."
2017-04-23
"Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience."
2017-05-07
"Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com."
2017-05-14
"For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell."
2017-05-21
"John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation."
2017-06-04
"Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet."
2017-06-11
"In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan."
2017-06-18
"We\u2019ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it."
2017-06-25
"The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations."
2017-07-02
"Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news."
2017-07-30
"Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a \u201cdoctor\u201d \u201cfrom\u201d M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy."
2017-08-06
"Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants."
2017-08-13
"As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists \"Weird Al\" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy."
2017-08-20
"Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste."
2017-09-10
"Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio."
2017-09-24
"Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box."
2017-10-01
"Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception."
2017-10-08
"Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert."
2017-10-15
"John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage."
2017-10-29
"John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull."
2017-11-05
"State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return."
2017-11-12
"One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't."
Season 5 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2018-02-18
"America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated."
2018-02-25
"Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate."
2018-03-04
"The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins."
2018-03-11
"Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution."
2018-03-18
"John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him."
2018-04-01
"America\u2019s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That\u2019s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show."
2018-04-08
"Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show\u2019s megachurch."
2018-04-15
"Many of America\u2019s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that\u2019s a legal thing to do."
2018-04-22
"Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening."
2018-05-06
"Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump\u2019s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets."
2018-05-13
"John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama."
2018-05-20
"Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit"
2018-06-03
"It\u2019s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo."
2018-06-10
"John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election."
2018-06-17
"Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children."
2018-06-24
"Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus."
2018-07-01
"Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing."
2018-07-29
"With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem."
2018-08-05
"John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it\u2019s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog."
2018-08-12
"Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It\u2019s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing."
2018-08-19
"Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative."
2018-09-09
"Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this \u2014 surprise \u2014 is Florida."
2018-09-23
"Facebook\u2019s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they \u201cconnect the world\u201d and more on why connecting people isn\u2019t always the best idea."
2018-09-30
"John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land."
2018-10-07
"Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy."
2018-10-14
"Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia."
2018-10-28
"State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention."
2018-11-04
"John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the disturbingly real chance that it could happen again."
2018-11-11
"Donald Trump promised to \u201cdrain the swamp.\u201d But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Washington is looking awfully...swampy."
2018-11-18
"John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and whether or not one of them is currently our president."
Season 6 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2019-02-17
"The UK could officially leave the European Union next month, which would be a huge change with hugely damaging consequences."
2019-02-24
"Psychics may seem harmless and fun on TV, but they can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people."
2019-03-03
"Automation often seems like a scary new problem, but it\u2019s neither entirely scary nor entirely new."
2019-03-10
"Robocalls are a growing problem. If only we could make the FCC care a little bit more about fixing it."
2019-03-31
"John Oliver discusses how the WWE takes care of its wrestlers \u2014 and how it doesn\u2019t."
2019-04-07
"Mobile homes may seem like an affordable housing option, but large investment companies are making them less and less so."
2019-04-14
"Following some recent revelations about the role of large companies in America\u2019s ongoing opioid epidemic, John Oliver takes another look at the crisis."
2019-04-21
"Following the release of the Mueller Report, John Oliver discusses what we\u2019ve learned."
2019-05-05
"John Oliver discusses the lethal injection process, which is definitely not as pleasant as talking about a squeaking frog."
2019-05-12
"With the Green New Deal sparking a national conversation about all the ways to combat climate change, John Oliver looks at a few potential solutions."
2019-05-19
"America\u2019s system for conducting death investigations is a mess. John Oliver explains why we should all be a little more concerned about fixing it."
2019-06-02
"John Oliver discusses the medical device industry, which is a huge business with a hugely troubling lack of regulation."
2019-06-09
"There\u2019s still nothing in our constitution that explicitly prohibits sex discrimination. John Oliver talks about how to fix that."
2019-06-16
"With a national conversation underway about the possibility of impeachment, John Oliver discusses whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks."
2019-06-23
"Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular. John Oliver explains why."
2019-06-30
"It\u2019s easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you. John Oliver discusses what happens when you click \u201cbuy now.\u201d"
2019-07-28
"John Oliver explains how Britain\u2019s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded \u2013 not despite his bumbling persona, but often because of it."
2019-08-04
"John Oliver explains how prisoners make and spend money, and how companies can profit at the expense of their families."
2019-08-11
"John Oliver takes a look at the president of Turkmenistan, a dangerous autocrat with some notably strange obsessions."
2019-08-18
"John Oliver discusses the roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment."
17 Nov 2019
"John explains why everyone's participation in the 2020 U.S. Census is of crucial importance for the country and how the Trump administration is trying to influence its results in their favor. Also, Chiitan and Chiijohn make their return."
Season 7 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Season 8 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2021-02-14
"Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn\u2019t kiss pigs; plus, Impeachment Part 2."
14 Mar 2021
"Tucker Carlson is admired by white nationalists, elected officials, and some of your relatives or coworkers. Since he has the ear of so many Americans, John explains where Tucker came from, what his tactics are, and what he represents."
13 Jun 2021
"John Oliver explains how the failure to air-condition prisons can cause both physical and mental health issues for incarcerated people, and why the solution is simpler than you might think."
03 Oct 2021
"This week John Oliver takes a look at PFAS a.k.a 'forever chemicals'. PFAS are chemicals that make surfaces which do not stick to other surfaces. But these chemicals have links to many health issues including cancer and decreased res"
Season 9 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
24 Jul 2022
"John Oliver focuses on the running inflation which is hurting everybody, especially the most vulnerable people. He explains why it is not possible to blame the inflation on any particular issues. There are more than one issues whi..."
07 Aug 2022
"John Oliver discusses the recent up rise of monkeypox outbreak in the United States of America., how properly equipped authorities were to contained it in early stage, and how terribly they failed to execute it effectively. Also h..."
21 Aug 2022
"John Oliver breaks down the real scenario behind the carbon offsets. He detailed out that how the loopholes are in this process and what little impact it has in the environment. Finally he himself opened a carbon registry company ..."
Season 10 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
30 Apr 2023
"John Oliver discusses the border issues of United States of America and the things President Biden promised to fix those issues but did not deliver yet. He also criticizes the new app which was introduced by the President to help ..."
2023-12-03
"John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky."
2023-12-10
"John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain \u2026 everything."
Season 11 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Season 12 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2025-02-16
"John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump's second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made, and why it is indeed f**k time. You heard us: It's f**k time."
2025-02-23
"John Oliver discusses Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and DOGE's continued firing of government workers, including some of America's best dorks: park rangers."
2025-03-02
"John Oliver discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House's disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize."
2025-03-09
"John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine."
2025-03-16
"John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You'll see."
2025-03-30
"John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn't test Tasers out on any of your family members."
2025-04-06
"John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics."
2025-04-13
"John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest."
2025-04-27
"John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot."
2025-05-04
"John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration."
2025-05-11
"John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book."
2025-05-18
"John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is becoming an increasing threat to the press, reveals which Minor League Baseball team we've chosen for a rebrand, and explores what it means to \"serve kant\"!"
2025-06-01
"John Oliver discusses the working conditions of air traffic controllers, why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a \"floppy disk\" is."
2025-06-08
"John Oliver discusses the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Mike Lindell's trial, the lack of regulation at med spas, and a fun new way to spell \"scumbag.\""
2025-06-15
"John Oliver discusses the past week's protests against ICE's escalating deportation strategies, how the U.S. is incarcerating kids at a rate that may exceed other nations, and what it looks like to be teargassed in a chill way."
2025-06-22
"John Oliver discusses the U.S.'s involvement in the war between Israel and Iran, the recent influx of AI-generated online content, and the unexpected downsides of hiking near the Hollywood sign."
2025-06-29
"John Oliver discusses the race for mayor in New York City and what could happen if Donald Trump's \"Big Beautiful Bill\" is passed, and unveils the new mascot for Erie, Pennsylvania's Minor League Baseball team. A mascot to eclipse all other mascots."
2025-07-27
"John Oliver discusses why Donald Trump spent the past week deflecting from developments concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the massive problems caused by gang databases, and what happened at Erie's inaugural Moon Mammoths game."
2025-08-03
"John Oliver discusses how Israel is starving civilians in Gaza by blocking vital aid, how deferred prosecution agreements are helping corporations sweep serious crimes under the rug, and the least horny message you could possibly get on Hinge."
2025-08-10
"John Oliver discusses the Trump administration's promise to deport one million immigrants, what the follow through on that promise looks like in practice, and what the actual rules are about the masked police arresting civilians across the country."
2025-08-17
"John Oliver discusses why Donald Trump seized control of the police in Washington, D.C., where the \"Make America Healthy Again\" movement in the U.S. could be headed, and whether or not you can buy testicles on Amazon. Three issues of equal importance."
2025-09-07
"John Oliver discusses Florida's move to end vaccine mandates, Trump's war on higher education, and why universities should start acting more like tough little shrimp. Ya, you heard us: tough little shrimp."
2025-09-21
"John Oliver discusses ABC's move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, and what it means for free speech in the United States, plus some pertinent information about one very depressed loaf of bread."
2025-09-28
"John Oliver discusses Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power in Israel, why he's allied with some of the most extreme voices in his country today, and finally, a summary of one iconic meltdown we think TikTok is gonna wanna revisit."
2025-10-05
"John Oliver discusses what presidential libraries are exactly, how presidents use them to fundraise in office, how Donald Trump might make existing problems even worse and – of course – some stuff about one president's unique inseam."
2025-10-12
"John Oliver discusses the Paramount Skydance merger, and how they've named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News."
2025-10-26
"John Oliver details what Medicare Advantage is, and why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance."
2025-11-02
"John Oliver discusses the prevalence of police chases, and why the risks involved can massively outweigh the benefits."
2025-11-09
"John Oliver discusses felony murder, a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Cillian Murphy won an Oscar, not his parents whose hot Irish sex led to his existence. Those last two things are related. We swear."
2025-11-16
"John Oliver discusses Jeffrey Epstein's emails about Donald Trump, the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, and some absolutely essential questions about a squirrel named Peapod."
Season 13 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2026-02-15
"John Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it, and how many hats Kristi Noem owns."
2026-02-22
"John Oliver discusses how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, how it continues to impact us all, and what it has to do with the 30-40 trillion cells humans are composed of."
2026-03-01
"John Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does."
2026-03-08
"John Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith. Or, sorry – Brick."
2026-03-15
"John Oliver discusses the Trump Administration's mixed messaging surrounding the U.S.'s ongoing war with Iran, then explores J.D. Vance's ideologies past and present, including but not limited to who J.D. thinks is a real stupidhead."
2026-03-22
"John Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between \"Angelo Lasagna\" and \"Rico Rigatone.\""
2026-03-29
"John Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider."
2026-04-19
"John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence."
2026-04-26
"John Oliver discusses AI chatbots, why they're flirting with users unprompted and encouraging people to open soggy cereal cafes, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public."
2026-05-03
"John Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of \"gas station drugs\" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting under-regulated substances over the counter."
2026-05-10
"John Oliver discusses the shadow docket – a shortcut to the Supreme Court which is rapidly advancing the Trump administration's agenda. Plus, some fun and unexpected facts about turtles! You know, to spice things up."
2026-05-17
"John Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time."
2026-05-31
"John Oliver discusses who Donald Trump has pardoned since he's been in office, and what it would be like to have sex with a cartoon character who has your voice. Not a cartoon character OF YOU! Just a cartoon character *with your voice.*"
2026-06-07
"John Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going."
2026-06-14
"John Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for Prime Minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were \"British East India Company.\""
2026-06-21
"John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing \"Cow Week.\""
2026-06-28
"John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading."
2026-07-26
"John Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin."